Tech Times

Category: General

  • 2022 Orientation Overview Meetings

    The Office of New Student & Family Programs will be hosting open orientation overview meetings today (4/25) and tomorrow (4/26). These meetings will review information about the SOAR & Transfer Orientation programs for this summer.

    We strongly encourage attending one of these meetings if you coordinate orientation efforts for your department/unit, you are new to your department/unit, or you feel that you need a refresher about the university’s orientation programs. Both meetings will cover the same information, so you can choose which date/time fits your schedule best!

    Monday, April 25
    from 3-3:45pm in the Jere Whitson Bldg. auditorium (rm. 207)

    Tuesday, April 26
    from 11-11:45am in the Jere Whitson Bldg. auditorium (rm. 207)

    Contact nsfp@tntech.edu with questions.

  • Apply for Washington, D.C., Congressional Internship

    The Department of Sociology and Political Science announces an internship opportunity coordinated with Congressman John Rose (TN-06). Rose has internships this summer for Tech students who desire to work in his Washington, D.C. congressional office.

    This full-time internship is paid a stipend of $1,800 per month and will begin by the end of May.

    Resumes are due as soon as possible and review of resumes and interviews will begin immediately. Internship offers will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you are interested in this opportunity, please act quickly!

    Send your resume to lharding@tntech.edu as soon as possible and no later than Monday, April 25, at noon, preferably with a cover letter outlining your interest in this position and why you would be a great fit.

    Learn more about Congressman Rose at https://johnrose.house.gov/.

  • SOLO Presents: Emmanuel Agbeli with Ghanaian Drum Ensemble Saturday Apr 23

    SOLO Presents: Emmanuel Agbeli with Ghanaian Drum Ensemble Saturday Apr 23

    Emmanuel Agbeli is a renowned Master Drummer from Ghana, West Africa, where he is the Director of Dagbe Cultural Institute and Arts Center. He is known as one of the foremost representatives of Ewe drumming, dancing, and cultural history. He joins Tennessee Tech’s Ghanaian Drumming Ensemble for a performance of traditional music and dance. 6PM, Derryberry Auditorium, Tennessee Tech. Free and open to the public. 

    For more information contact ckoester@tntech.edu, and check our event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1368886030202417 

    This event is sponsored by Tennessee Tech’s Student Government Association and its SOLO fund.

  • Retirement reception for Dr. Bruce Greene

    Retirement reception for Dr. Bruce Greene

    After 31 years of service
    to Tennessee Tech,
    Dr. Bruce Greene, Director
    School of Agriculture
    is retiring.

    Wednesday, April 27, 2022
    1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
    Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room
    Contact Lisa Rice with questions, lrice@tntech.edu

  • New Administrative Associate in the Department of Chemistry

    The Department of Chemistry would like to welcome Julie Hudson as our new Administrative Associate. She will be handling room approvals, most registration questions/permit requests, and many other administrative functions. We know that she will be a great asset to our department. Our former Administrative Associate, Lisa Norsworthy, has moved to the Financial Associate position in the chemistry department.

  • Participate in UCHRA’s Student Public Transportation Survey

    Participate in UCHRA’s Student Public Transportation Survey

    The Student Government Association encourages students to complete the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s Student Transportation Survey! This survey gauges what type of off-campus transportation needs students may utilize through UCHRA. Successful completion of the survey enters you in a chance to win a $100 visa gift card. Click here to participate in the survey!

    Please email atlay42@tntech.edu if you have any questions.

  • 2021 Flexible Spending Account and L-FSA April 30 Deadline

    The deadline to file your 2021 FSA or L-FSA claims is fast-approaching! Members have until April 30, 2022, to file any FSA or limited purpose FSA claims that have a service date of January 1-December 31, 2021. Any 2021 FSA or L-FSA claims filed after April 30, 2022, will be denied.  Members can submit claims online at www.optumbank.com/Tennessee or via the Optum Bank app (found on the Apple App Store or Google Play).

    Optum Financial emailed a reminder to all participants for whom there is an email address on file on March 23, 2022. If you have questions or need assistance, you can contact the Optum Financial customer service team at 1.866.600.4984. *Note this April 30 deadline does not apply to the dependent care FSA, which temporarily has an extended grace period in place, and instead has a deadline of December 31, 2022, for all 2021 claims to be filed.

    Contact the Office of Human Resources for further questions at 931-372-3034 or email your questions to ttubenefits@tntech.edu.

  • TN Tech Counseling Center: Squeeze out Stress on the Plaza

    TN Tech Counseling Center: Squeeze out Stress on the Plaza

    Join the Counseling Center to Squeeze out the stress! The Counseling Center will be giving out lemonade and stress balls Wednesday, April 27th. Come by centennial plaza for stress management tips that can help near the end of the semester stress! If you have any questions, please contact 931-372-3331 or counsel@tnech.edu.

  • Are YOU our next Career Ambassador?

    Are YOU our next Career Ambassador?

    The Center for Career Development is actively seeking a Career Ambassador for the upcoming Fall 2022 semester!

    Are you excited to be a Golden Eagle? Now is your time to shine PLUS help us market the Center for Career Development’s services and events such as Career Fairs, Career Readiness Workshops, Employer Specialty Events and performing Pop-Up tabling.

    If interested, please review the open position on Handshake and apply by email to career@tntech.edu with your current resume and a cover letter sharing why you are interested and why you should be our next Career Ambassador!

    We are excited to meet you!
    Center for Career Development
    career@tntech.edu

  • Mental Health Matters T-shirt Sale

    Mental Health Matters T-shirt Sale

    In observance of April being Counseling Awareness Month and May being Mental Health Awareness month, the TN Tech Counseling Center and Student Government Association are partnering to sponsor the Mental Health Matters T-shirt Sale for support of the Patricia Smith Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to purse a degree in mental health counseling. 100% of the t-shirt sales support this scholarship. Monetary gifts and donations may also be accepted for this scholarship. Thank for your support. For more information please go to the counseling center website at https://www.tntech.edu/counsel/.